Translation Credit: @FortheLoveofKHJ
An interview of Kim Hyun Joong titled “Do You Know Me?”
Reporter (R): You seem to have been showing a more masculine side of you like today for sometime now.
KHJ: I wanted to be more “manly” before and thought that I was manly at
that time. But, come to think of it, it was more like a child trying to
emulate manliness. Now I don’t necessarily do that anymore. Time passes
and you naturally become a man. That’s what crosses my mind nowadays.
R: You turn 29 in the year 2014. Is it already the time to talk about passing of time?
KHJ: My friends all had that manly look at age 24. I am rather a little late since I have a baby face (laugh).
R: I see that the role you took for this upcoming drama has that masculine character.
KHJ: I don’t particularly try to perform my role in a manly way anymore.
My tone of voice is lower which makes my lines show masculinity. I
don’t force acting but perform the role as is which ends up broadening
my range of emotions. As I age there are more parts that I can express.
Overall, all is good in many ways now. What’s inside of me became more
diverse, and it’s nice to take it out one at a time.
R: Then what do you take out most often this time?
KHJ: This project/drama will become something that will unravel things
I’ve felt and experienced. Memories about the fights, misunderstandings,
conflicts with friends will be unraveled here. If I “pretend” it will
become more awkward.
R: How is it working with the actresses?
KHJ: I don’t know about Jin Sae-Yeon for I haven’t done anything with
her yet. I like Soo-hyang because she’s easygoing. She is not that
feminine and straightforward.
R: Your fans in China would be happy when you get there.
KHJ: Would they? Haha By the way, I’m planning on being more active in
regards to my Weibo (a chinese SNS). My agency asked to post more photos
to generate more followers. Haha
R: Does the romanticist character suit you?
KHJ: Romanticist….I don’t know it very well. Sounds like protecting
someone by being loyal? It’s not as if the present era is the Jeosun
Dynasty. To be honest, I don’t think one can find that many
“romanticists” in our generation. People tend to date often casually. Of
course, I know the feel of a “romanticist,” but I don’t think it’ll be
easy to portray what the authors will write.
R: What are you going to do then? This project is presented as an “emotional, romantic noir.”
KHJ: It is packaged that way. haha I think it is more of a period drama.
It’s rather closer to the drama “The Wild generation” that was very
popular some time ago. When this is compared often to “The Wild
Generation,” it makes me feel good to be compared to such a wonderful
drama.
R: Is there any pressure about this being a big project?
KHJ: No. I don’t care more just because the production costs 15 billion
Won or care less because it costs 3 billion Won. Really..I don’t. I
don’t know since when but it’s become “It is what it is.”
R: Then, is filming site comfortable?
KHJ: It is always uncomfortable, not to mention many restrictions, but
it’s fun. I think it’s because of the good actors…what you might call an
“ensemble.” The things I haven’t felt before such as working together
and asking each other “did you eat yet?” make me feel like a part of the
team. That’s what I like. Once you are stuck together somewhere in the
country, you have no choice but to get to know each other.
R: So, could we expect to see some
romantic scenes in this drama? To tell you the truth, there were many
scenes that were too over-the-top lovey-dovey in the past dramas. For
example, you whispered a line “I can go anywhere with a white cloth and
the wind” in Boys Over Flowers.
KHJ: The lines are more realistic now so it’s easier to act. To be
honest, I’ve only been fighting mostly, so there was no time to do
romantic scenes.
R: Then, are you fighting well?
KHJ: Yes. I’m having fun(?). I find that getting beat up makes feel better than hitting someone.
R: It sounds like your upcoming China shooting will be fun.
KHJ: It was originally scheduled for a month but looks like we’ll be
staying for only 2 weeks, which makes it more difficult. But, I’m
looking forward to it a lot. The Hong Kong actor, Jackie Chan, is
filming there currently at our Chinese filming set. I heard he bought
the set to shoot a film. It’s going to be fun to shoot the drama as well
as see Jackie Chan.
R: You have many fans already and that
would generate even more fans. How does it feel to know that there are
many people all over the world who watches your every move? You even
made the cover of a South American magazine.
KHJ: Feels good. I had concerts in Japan this past October, and there
were many fans greeting me, making me happy. But honestly, the overseas
fans don’t really know me well. They like Ji-hoo from Boys over Flowers,
not me (My 2 cents…dear KHJ, you are so wrong about that…lol). I saw
that those fans couldn’t get used to what I did there. When I danced in
the countries I visited for the first time, they would say “Ji-hoo is
dancing well.” They know I’m a singer but because it’s their first time
seeing me that way, they are taken aback. Not to mention, I’m physically
more fit than when I was in Boys Over Flowers.
R: You know that’s how it starts. First,
people fall for the looks, then searches for the projects you were
previously involved in.
KHJ: I get that. First of all, you have the language barrier (laugh).
Wouldn’t it be similar to my liking Miranda Kerr but almost knowing
nothing about her personality? It begins that way, and you start getting
to know his/her inside which leads to attraction.
R: That’s right. Somehow, first impressions do affect how good a feeling you have on someone.
KHJ: I consider the first impression very important. Most of the time,
if I get “a bad vibe” from the beginning, I end up not hitting it off
with the person in the end.
R: That’s what people call “good at reading people.” I guess you are like that.
KHJ: Not really. I don’t tend to trust people easily but can get a good
vibe from good people. For example, Dalhwan-hyung is someone I’m filming
with these days, and I had a good vibe about him only after exchanging a
few words. I don’t drink with people who don’t see eye to eye with me,
and Dalhwan-hyung and I hit it off when we drank together. I found out
that he also likes traveling alone, and we have a same set of values in
various ways.
R: Haha. You are a well-know drinker in
the showbiz, but looks like it’s difficult to have a drink with you
since the first impression screens who can drink with you.
KHJ: I dislike drinking in uncomfortable situations the most. That’s
because I enjoy drinking and don’t want to ruin those good times by
being uncomfortable.
R: What’s your limit?
KHJ: 4 bottles of soju. I used to like only soju but learned to like the
taste of hard liquor and wine a bit. I honestly didn’t know the taste
of alcohol before. But now I feel like I’m beginning to know the taste.
R: I started with the looks and got side
tracked to drinking. So, I didn’t get to ask you what I really wanted
to. Are people as good looking as you happy with their looks?
KHJ: I’m content. Of course, there are so many good looking people out
there. Leonardo DiCaprio comes to mind right now. I like myself just the
way I am.
R: However, you are not just some good looking star…a bit on the 4D side..
KHJ: I guess I just live my life carefree…haha I don’t concern myself
with the way how others might look at me and do what I want to do.
That’s how I can live freely without restrictions.
R: I hear when you work you should put most emphasis on what you want to do. What is it that you really want to do?
KHJ: Of course acting and singing. Also, I want to ride my bicycle and
travel the whole country, enter a triathlon, and get a certificate for
sailing. When I get older, I want to open a scuba shop in Jeju-do, not
for money but as a hobby.
R: You can’t always do what you want. What do you do to get rid of the stress when that happens?
KHJ: Do whatever you want to do except the things you can’t do.
R: Does that include dating among the things you want to do?
KHJ: Dating…not so much. These days I don’t have anyone I like that
much. I like someone who can talk well but not always serious at the
same time. You know one of those people who is a pleasure to be around. I
like people like Tak Jae-hoon.
R: You’re known for “giving it all” when you date. If you do date again, are you ready to do that?
KHJ: Yes. I should “give it all.” If I love the person, how could I not?
R: But then, it would hurt that much more when you break up.
KHJ: You deal with it then. If you think about this and that, it will
only get you a headache. I am more like “let’s do what’s due today and
do what’s due tomorrow.” It’s a bit weird to say this but I might not
even be here tomorrow due to an unfortunate event. Therefore, enjoy as
much as you can today.
R: You sound like your motto is still “You only live once.”
KHJ: Yes. Only live once. I don’t want to live my life worrying. I want
to enjoy my life doing what’s appropriate for a 20 year old when I’m 20
years old and doing what’s appropriate for a 30 year old when I’m 30
years old. Let’s say you work day and night until you turn 40 and 50 to
save money. And then saying at age 50 “Now that I’ve saved enough, I
should play soccer” won’t make it actually happen.
R: The questions have been short answer questions, but they are funny and funny some more. However, there is philosophy in them.
KHJ: I guess it’s because I’m quick tempered. It’s what I decided to do
so what’s the point in sulking? We will only get on each other’s nerves.
Since we are doing it we might as well do it cheerfully and quickly.
R: It’s difficult to do that with dramas.
KHJ: You gotta wait. That’s not something you can do on your own.
Everything else that is under my power, I do it quickly and in a fun
way.
R: Sounds like it’s a fun way to live.
KHJ: There will be more fun things after the interview.
R: Really? I hear you are headed to Young-wal for filming after this. Haha
KHJ: It will be fun in between. All right..a deal! Shall we do just three more questions as last questions?
R: Then I want to make a deal as well. You ask and answer your own questions.
KHJ: What I want to say is about my plans hereafter. When I’m done with
The Age of Emotions, I plan on doing a drama and a movie in a row. Then
I’ll be gone (everyone burst into laughter). This is about all I will
say…. move on.
- This is the clip Kim Hyun Joong mentioned at the [THE STAR] JAN.
2014 ‘Do you know me?’ Magazine, about father and son challenging the
triathlon. Kim Hyun Joong said one of his goal is to join the triathlon
next 2014 July (w his manager). He ‘s moved by this clip.Tx @ how did you find that clip ^^
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Tweet Bits : @AlienPrinceKHJ
- [On IG's lead females] HJ:”I haven’t filmed with Jin SeYeon-ssi yet,
as for SooHyang, she’s easy-going, straightforward & not like a
woman.”
- [About his manly character] HJ: “I don’t try to act manly. Rather
than forced acting, if I act naturally the emotions can become deeper.
- Kim Hyun Joong’s confession about love, “I go all-in for my girlfriend.”
- Kim Hyun Joong exposing his perfect abs & radiating dark sexiness
- ‘Kim Hyun Joong coming back as a real man.. Solid six-packs revealed’
- Kim Hyun Joong’s deep eyes + statue-like muscles, ‘the scent of a man’
- Kim Hyun Joong transforming into a ‘black swan’, revealing his perfect abs
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